Rape in Umzinyathi
SAPS recorded 374 rape cases across 12 Umzinyathi precincts in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, up 12.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. That is 5% of KwaZulu-Natal's 8,186 total.
Latest quarter (Jan–Mar 2026): 88 rape cases, roughly unchanged vs Jan–Mar 2025.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is rape rising or falling in Umzinyathi?
Which Umzinyathi precincts report the most rape?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: green = improved, red = worsened, grey = within ±2%. Sorted by Apr 2025–Mar 2026 count.
All Umzinyathi precincts
| Precinct | Apr 2025–Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Nquthu | 95 | +28.4% |
| Msinga | 78 | +23.8% |
| Dundee | 54 | +25.6% |
| Greytown | 33 | +37.5% |
| Kranskop | 32 | -13.5% |
| Nhlanhleni | 21 | -22.2% |
| Glencoe | 17 | -15% |
| Ematimatolo | 14 | -22.2% |
| Muden | 12 | +9.1% |
| Nondweni | 10 | +42.9% |
| Helpmekaar | 4 | +100% |
| Wasbank | 4 | -33.3% |